Bennahalli - Ramanagara, Bengaluru South

Bennahalli is a village situated in the Ramanagara taluka of Bengaluru South district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from Ramanagara and around 30 km from Ramanagara. Gopahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bennahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bennahalli is 626156. The village covers a total geographical area of 295.19 hectares and falls under the 562109 pincode. Ramanagaram is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Bennahalli village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Magadi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bengaluru Rural Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bennahalli

According to the 2011 Census, Bennahalli village had a total population of 921 people, including 471 males and 450 females, living in 215 households. The sex ratio was 955 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.86%, with male literacy at 71.99% and female literacy at 51.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 90.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Category Total Male Female
Total Population921471450
Child Population (0–6 yrs)823943
Scheduled Castes (SC)904347
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population519311208
Illiterate Population402160242

Nearby Villages of Bennahalli

Bennahalli is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ManchegowdanapalyaNorth-West1.39 km
Handigundi State ForestSouth1.59 km
KanivekatteSouth2.35 km
GollahalliSouth-East2.40 km
GopahalliNorth-East2.87 km
KolliganahalliEast3.06 km
UragahalliNorth3.36 km
AnnahalliSouth-West3.36 km
HebbakodiWest3.39 km
PichanakereSouth3.41 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bennahalli

Bennahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ketohalli, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ramanagaram to Bennahalli is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ramanagara to Bennahalli is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bennahalli

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Bennahalli village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Bennahalli

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Bennahalli village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Bennahalli

Where is Bennahalli located?

Bennahalli village is located in Ramanagara Taluka, Bengaluru South district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bennahalli?

The Gram Panchayat of Bennahalli is Gopahalli.

What is the pincode of Bennahalli?

The pincode of Bennahalli is 562109.

What is the population of Bennahalli?

Bennahalli had a total population of 921, including 471 males and 450 females.

How many households are there in Bennahalli?

Bennahalli had 215 households.

What is the literacy rate in Bennahalli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bennahalli was 61.86%. Male literacy was 71.99% and female literacy was 51.11%.